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A Wealthy Auctioneer's Dream
In 1826, a wealthy auctioneer named Joseph Le Carpentier wanted a home that reflected his status. He hired François Correjolles to design a raised cottage that would blend Creole…
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In 1826, a wealthy auctioneer named Joseph Le Carpentier wanted a home that reflected his status. He hired François Correjolles to design a raised cottage that would blend Creole and American architectural styles. The result was the Beauregard-Keyes House on Chartres Street.
For an auctioneer, location and presentation were everything, and this home—built by James Lambert—was an outstanding example of its type. Though the house deteriorated badly between 1926 and 1945, it was later restored by author Frances Parkinson Keyes. Today, it stands as a museum, showcasing the Victorian style and the belongings of the Beauregard family.
It's a window into a time when a successful career in the city's bustling trade could secure a residence of lasting elegance.
Updated June 2026